Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bedford, MA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Bedford, MA.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 8:00 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:08 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447636
Common Questions About Tides

New Bedford, MA Tides - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:403.54:56-0.24:40-0.16:237:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:054.112:343.45:420.15:230.16:227:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:013.91:313.26:440.36:150.36:207:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:023.82:303.29:080.47:310.56:187:11Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:043.73:313.210:240.49:390.56:177:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:103.74:353.411:200.211:060.36:157:13Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:173.85:403.612:040.16:137:14Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:183.96:384.012:050.012:380.06:127:15Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:104.07:284.312:50-0.11:05-0.16:107:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:574.18:144.51:30-0.21:31-0.26:087:17New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:404.08:584.52:08-0.32:00-0.36:077:18New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:243.99:414.42:46-0.22:33-0.36:057:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:073.710:234.23:24-0.13:09-0.26:047:20Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:503.511:043.94:010.03:460.06:027:21Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:333.211:463.64:380.24:250.26:017:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:173.05:160.45:040.45:597:24Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:293.31:042.85:570.65:460.65:577:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:153.01:532.76:540.96:380.85:567:26First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:062.82:442.78:491.07:580.95:547:27First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:582.83:362.710:020.99:280.95:537:28First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:532.84:322.910:490.710:350.75:517:29Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:522.95:303.211:290.511:300.55:507:30Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:503.16:223.512:040.35:497:31Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:393.47:073.912:180.212:370.15:477:32Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:243.67:504.31:030.01:10-0.15:467:33Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:093.88:334.51:47-0.21:43-0.25:447:34Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:553.99:194.72:32-0.32:19-0.35:437:35Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:433.910:074.73:18-0.42:58-0.35:427:37Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:333.810:574.64:06-0.33:41-0.25:407:38Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:263.711:514.44:54-0.24:260.05:397:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447636)

Common Questions About New Bedford, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bedford, MA today?

Slack tide in New Bedford, MA is approximately 11:04 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New Bedford, MA?

New Bedford, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are New Bedford, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for New Bedford, MA?

Tide predictions for New Bedford, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for New Bedford, MA?

Tide data for New Bedford, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447636. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447636.

What is the moon phase in New Bedford, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Bedford, MA is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places New Bedford, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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